Assistant Professor of Practice, Interior Design

Assistant Professor of Practice in Interior Design, non-tenure track, promotable position. 
Full-Time, Start Date: August 12, 2024 

•    Full-time academic position with a focus on teaching.
•    Deliver instructional content that ranges from introductory to advanced levels for undergraduate and graduate courses within the Interior Design Program.
•    Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance the visibility and engagement of the program.
•    Cultivate and strengthen connections with potential students, industry professionals, and relevant organizations.

•    Possess a degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Spatial Design
•    Hold an accredited Master’s degree or PhD in hand at the start of the position
 

Purdue University boasts a CIDA-accredited Interior Design program, offering a comprehensive four-year BFA undergraduate degree alongside a Master of Fine Arts degree. Our program ardently supports budding designers in their quest to reshape the built environment. Harnessing avant-garde technologies, our students undertake evidence-based design projects, catering to society's multifaceted needs spanning the physical, social, and psychological realms.

For more information, visit: https://cla.purdue.edu/academic/rueffschool/ad/interior/

The Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance stands as one of the ten departments/schools within the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University. The Rueff School encompasses the Departments of Art and Design, Theatre, Music, and the Divisions of Dance and Film and Video.

To delve deeper, visit: https://cla.purdue.edu/academic/rueffschool/

Candidates should submit application materials electronically via https://careers.purdue.edu/. The job requisition ID number for this position is 28565.

Each of the application materials listed below should be uploaded as a .pdf document. Please label your files according to the number and descriptive information below: for example: 01_LetterofApplication_LastNameFirstName.pdf 

Required materials: 

• Cover letter 
• Resume/Curriculum vitae 
• Names of three references with both e-mail and phone numbers 
• Teaching Philosophy 

Please upload the following materials into the “Additional Documents” section: 

• Portfolio of professional works submitted in a single pdf document or website link
• Portfolio of student works submitted in a single pdf document 
• Copies of academic transcripts 

For questions regarding the submission of application materials contact: 
Rachel Weaver, Assistant to the Head of the School 
Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance 
Email: [email protected] 

Preferential deadline is 03/01/2024 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

A background check is required for employment in this position. 

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.